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A gunman killed at least 49 people inside a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning. After holding hostages for hours, the gunman was killed by authorities in a shootout. More than 50 others were injured in the attack. Nicole L. Cvetnic, JulieAnn McKellogg / McClatchy

A gunman killed at least 49 people inside a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning. After holding hostages for hours, the gunman was killed by authorities in a shootout. More than 50 others were injured in the attack. Nicole L. Cvetnic, JulieAnn McKellogg / McClatchy

She said Crosby played on the basketball team and studied nursing fundamentals. The quote he picked for his senior yearbook, she said, was indicative of who he was: “I live my life to the fullest each day and force myself to accomplish my goals.”

Crosby studied business administration at Strayer University South in Charlotte, according to his Facebook page. He had moved to Michigan and owned a marketing firm, Total Entrepreneurs Concepts.

He regularly posted inspirational quotes on Facebook including this one on his cover page: “Rise up, start fresh, see the bright opportunity in each new day.”

“He was doing well for himself,” Scott said. “He wanted to be a success.”